Shivamogga Mahanagara Palike is recruiting for 45 UGD Helper posts, with applications sent by post to the Office of the Commissioner, Shivamogga Mahanagara Palike up to the last date of 7 November 2026. The application process starts on 8 October 2026. Eligible candidates must hold a PUC pass with UGD Helper / Sanitary Inspector course, have knowledge of Kannada language, and meet the maximum 55 years age limit, noting that wet well/STP workers cannot apply. The pay scale is Rs. 27,000-46,675, and selection is through merit-based direct recruitment for postings in Shivamogga. Applicants must obtain the prescribed application format from the office, fill in all required details correctly, and submit the filled application along with necessary documents by post.
Shivamogga Mahanagara Palike UGD Helper at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Shivamogga Mahanagara Palike |
| Post(s) | UGD Helper |
| Vacancies | 45 |
| Pay | Rs. 27,000-46,675 (Pay Scale under Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act 1976) |
| Qualification | PUC pass with UGD Helper / Sanitary Inspector course |
| Job Location | Shivamogga, Karnataka |
| Apply By | Post |
| Last Date | 07-11-2026 |
Where and How to Send
Candidates must obtain the prescribed application format from the office. Filled applications along with required documents must be sent by post to the following address:
The Commissioner, Shivamogga Mahanagara Palike, Office, Gandhipark Opp, Shivamogga, Pin Code: 577201
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| UGD Helper | 45 | Rs. 27,000-46,675 |
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed PUC with a UGD Helper / Sanitary Inspector course and must be able to read and write Kannada.
Age Limit: Maximum 55 years, calculated in accordance with the Karnataka Municipal Corporations (Cadre and Recruitment) Rules 1976 and 2011 amendments. Wet well / STP workers are excluded from applying.
Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
The total number of vacancies is 45. The category-wise distribution sanctioned for Shivamogga Mahanagara Palike is as follows:
| Sl No | Category | Other Candidates | Female Candidates | Rural Candidates | Ex-Servicemen | Project Displaced Persons | Kannada Medium | Differently Abled | Third Gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scheduled Caste (SC - Pr-A) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Scheduled Caste (SC - Pr-B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Scheduled Tribe (ST - Pr-C) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Category-1st Scheduled Tribes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Category-1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | Category-2A | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 7 | Category-2B | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | Category-3A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Category-3B | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 10 | General Merit | 0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 22 |
| Total | 7 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 45 |
Selection Process
Selection is made through direct recruitment based on merit and evaluation of service conditions as per the Karnataka Municipal Corporations (Cadre and Recruitment) Rules 1976 and subsequent amendments. Existing contractual, daily wage, or outsourcing workers working in similar capacities in Shivamogga Mahanagara Palike are granted weightage based on their service duration, excluding wet well and STP workers. Maximum age limit rules apply as per the notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 05-10-2026 |
| Application Start Date | 08-10-2026 |
| Application Last Date | 07-11-2026 |
Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format available from the Shivamogga Mahanagara Palike office.
- The upper age limit is capped at 55 years as per special recruitment rules 2026.
- Wet well and STP contract or outsourced workers are excluded from applying for these posts.
- Applicants must have a working knowledge of reading and writing the Kannada language.
- Incomplete or late applications received after 7 November 2026 will be summarily rejected.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | View the official recruitment notification issued by Shivamogga Mahanagara Palike |
| Official Website | Visit the official portal of Shivamogga Mahanagara Palike |